Lung cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's death was due to lung cancer, which is subject to presumptive service connection for Veterans who were exposed to herbicides in Vietnam. With resolution of reasonable doubt in the appellant's favor, the criteria for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death are met.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the service records regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents and his service in Vietnam. The appellant is seeking service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death based on presumed exposure to burn pits, but the evidence does not support this claim.

The Board finds that the Veteran's asbestosis, which was incurred due to his in-service asbestos exposure, contributed substantially and materially to his death from non-small cell lung cancer. The cause of death is therefore service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused or contributed to by any service-connected disability, including lung cancer and PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding of asbestos exposure in service.

The Board found that the Veteran's lung disorder, including lung cancer and COPD, was not incurred in service. Ischemic heart disease was also not shown to be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board is remanding the claim to determine if the Veteran's death from lung cancer and hematemesis was related to his service in the Navy, including exposure to Agent Orange. The role of chronic smoking will also be evaluated.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including verification of the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during service and any records related to his claimed conditions.

The Veteran died from lung cancer, which was not related to his military service. The Board denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the eligibility for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 35.

The Veteran died from septic shock due to or as a consequence of pneumonia and lung cancer. The cause of death is not service-connected, nor are the criteria for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 met.

The Board found no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or any other herbicide in the Veteran's service records. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; lung cancer; prostate cancer; and hypertension were all denied as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant treatment records and ensuring all applicable laws and regulations are considered.

The Veteran's lung cancer is service connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim for service connection for lung cancer at this time.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the claim to reopen a back disorder was also denied. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer, which was a principal cause of his death, is related to his in-service asbestos exposure. As such, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining missing VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed pulmonary disabilities are related to service or asbestos exposure.

The Veteran does not have lung cancer or mesothelioma that is related to military service, including exposure to asbestos.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to radiation during service, which may have contributed to his death from lung cancer.

The Veteran submitted new evidence suggesting his lung cancer and COPD may be related to environmental exposure, particularly coral dust. The Board finds this sufficient to reopen the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Thailand and had lung cancer, which is presumed to be due to this exposure. The Board also noted he had a history of chronic bronchitis but could not determine if it was related to his military service.